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Terraquest MHCLG Data Standards Improvement works

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Leeds City Council, a sub-central government public authority, awarding a contract to TerraQuest Solutions Limited. The project, titled "Terraquest MHCLG Data Standards Improvement Works," falls within the IT services industry category, encompassing consulting, software development, and internet support. The contracting activities are based in Leeds, in the United Kingdom's UKE42 region. This procurement was pursued via a direct award approach under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, citing exclusivity and technical reasons, thus proceeding without competition. The contract commenced on 18 December 2025 and is set to conclude on 17 December 2026, with a total value of £50,000 for the year, as published on 21 April 2026.

This direct award offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of handling consulting work, software development, and internet-related support. Large-scale IT companies with expertise in data standards improvement are well-suited to benefit from similar contracts, especially if they possess unique technical capabilities or exclusivity in the relevant field. Leeds City Council's reliance on TerraQuest Solutions for these improvements highlights an occasion where technical acumen and targeted expertise in IT services can lead to substantial business prospects for companies interested in expanding their government contract portfolio.

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Notice Title

Terraquest MHCLG Data Standards Improvement works

Notice Description

Contract awarded to TerraQuest Solutions Ltd for 12 Months valued at PS50,000.00 for the year. The contract is a direct award, justified under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 due to exclusivity and technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068789
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036158-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERRAQUEST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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